Claire's reviews
Review of Molton Brown
15 May 08, 14:16
Perfect presents 
I love Molton Brown - oh my god their stuff smells and feeling SO good. My mum reckons the best presents you can either eat or bath in!?! And if she's right then, Molton Brown is a winner. This shop is great 'cos it's big-ish (all Molton Brown stores are small) and the staff are very friendly. If you say what you're buying is a gift they'll wrap it up really nicely.
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Review of Origins
15 May 08, 12:06
Expensive but gorgeous 
Origins stuff is expensive but gorgeous. It all smells so good and is great if you want to treat someone. They do an amazing tropical body scrub which I'd really recommend. This store also offers things like head massages and eyebrow threading.
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Review of MAC Cosmetics
15 May 08, 12:03
It is £30 you know!!? 
I seem to have a bit of a problem... Staff in shops keep telling me how expensive stuff is when I show an interest in buying it... Do I look like I can't afford it? I must do. Anyway, MAC in Brighton is another example of this happening to me. I went in to buy my mum a new big makeup brush for Christmas. I enquired about a brush and was told in a snooty voice "It is £30 you know." Well of course I was then forced to buy it even though £30 for a makeup brush is ridiculous and both I and the woman serving me know it!
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Review of The Body Shop
15 May 08, 12:00
Great staff
The best thing about this bodyshop are the staff. They are friendly, helpful and attentive.. without being annoying. It is in a prime location right on North Street in the centre of town. The Body Shop first store opened in Brighton (not at this location) but it means the shop has always had a special place in the city's heart.
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Review of The Mock Turtle Tea Shop
15 May 08, 11:56
I can't make up my mind about this place
I can't make up my mind about this place. Downstairs where we were sat is really odd/old fashioned inside and I can't decide whether they are being kitch/trendy/ironic or whether it's just old fashioned and odd. We had tea and hot chocolate both of which were very good. The window displays the most amazing donoughts, which look handmade, unfortunately I didn't notice this til I was on the way out so I didn't get to try one! I've just decided I better go back and check it out again.
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Review of Brighton Pier Rock Shop
15 May 08, 11:52
No trip to Brighton...
No trip to Brighton is complete without a stick of rock or three. This shop wins 'cos it's actually on the Pier and it stocks all sorts, not just the traditional Brighton type, you can also have your own name running through it - amazing.
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Review of Pleasure Beach
15 May 08, 11:48
THE BIG ONE! 
I love Blackpool... it is one of my most favourite places in the world... why? Because it is pure cheesy tack and it does it so well. The Pleasure Beach is amazing. It has the best rollercoaster ever - THE BIG ONE! When you are whizzing down towards the sea, eyes streaming, it is one of the best feelings in the world!
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Review of PC World
15 May 08, 10:56
Couldn't be more helpful
Exactly the same, as far as sales are concerned, than any other PC World, I'm sure. What makes this one stand out is the quality of the service. The technicians on the helpdesk are fantastic and if they can, will fix any software problems on the spot, often free of charge. They've even done this when we've made it clear the laptop concerned was bought elsewhere. I suppose it pays off, because when we bought a second one, PC World was first choice. If the Computer needs sending away, that's quick too. We had ours back in 48 hours when it went in for a warranty repair. It's on the County Oak estate, so parking is good and free.
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Review of Handcross Aquatics Centre Country Gdn(S)
15 May 08, 10:54
HANDCROSS GARDEN CENTRE
Recently taken over by Garden Pride, this is once again a proper Garden Centre. Under previous management it had become basically a decking and furniture showroom with plants and tools shoved to one side. Today though, REAL gardening is back at the forefront with a really good range of plants and seeds including old favourites like Peonies and Aquilegas which you don't see very often. Prices a bit more than some nurseries BUT the after sales service is good and any plants that fail are replaced or refunded without question. The only problem, is the centre is bang on the A23 and you take your life in your hands rejoining the traffic heading for Handcross Hill as you leave.
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Review of Dolphin Leisure Centre
15 May 08, 10:53
Showing it's age
Rebranded as Olympus, but will always be the Dolphin to locals. Was Mid Sussex's first indoor pool when it opened in the seventies but is beginning to show it's age. The pool is rather odd, 33 metres, so no good for cometition swimming and with two shallow ends and a deep middle! There are no slides, rapids or wave machines and the much missed diving pool closed a few years ago to become the plunge pool for the new private Health club. The one thing in it's favour is a fantastic, seperate learner pool where thousands of youngsters have learnt to swim over the years. Extensions have been built with squash courts etc. but you wonder how many years the centre has left in it; especially as there are persistent rumours that Mid Sussex District Council might move it's campus to the site.
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